About Food: Back to School Recipes and Tips

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Food From Arturo Conde, your About Food Editor Eating together as a family encourages you to share positive values and adapt healthy food habits. But when your children and grandchildren return to school, they will be tempted by empty calorie lunches and snacks that are like bubblegum for their eyes. Today we'll offer you some back to school tips and recipes that will keep your children focused and energized. The Art of the Lunch Box Your children will get on a big yellow bus with excitement and great sadness on the first day of school. But what you put in their lunch boxes will give them an extra boost of confidence. Here are a few tips for preparing lunch boxes that will make your children feel loved. Try also our 10 lunch box sandwich recipes. And here, you will find even more lunch box recipes, including crispy granola munchies and ham salad rolls. Search Related Topics:  back to school  baking with kids  cookie recipes School Lunch Makeovers "Sometimes it's the little choices that mean the most," writes Stephanie Gallagher, our Cooking for Kids Guide. Here are 10 easy tips to makeover your child's school lunch with a perfect mix of power-packed superfoods that are high in proteins, whole grains, low salts and vitamins. Try also our awesome lunches with Caribbean flare. And here, we will show you how to add personality to your peanut butter sandwhiches. Search Related Topics:  school lunch ideas  lunch boxes  healthy snacks for kids Guide for Healthy School Eating A good diet with proteins, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats is vital for maintaining your child's fitness. Read our helpful tips and resources to plan and pack gluten-free school lunches. Don't miss the full list for healthy school eating here. Try also these school lunch recipes for a week. And here, you will find some tips about lunch boxes and lunch bag safety. Search Related Topics:  gluten free bread recipes  gluten free cracke recipes  gluten free brownies Care Packages, Gifts and Tips for College Students Whether your child will be starting college in the fall, or is on his or her senior year, care packages go a long way in reducing stress and reconnecting with home. Our Desserts & Baking Guide recommends buying your college student a crockpot for everyday meals, and comfort desserts like banana bread and chocolate fondue. Discover more recipes here. Try also these tips for packaging baked goods for college students. And here, you will find some recipes for college vegetarian foods. Search Related Topics:  baking tips  crockpot recipes  special cake recipes Related Searches Healthy Food Guide Healthy Recipes Healthy Lunch Ideas Easy Dinner Recipes Food List Featured Articles Best Brown Bag Recipes Five School Lunch Ideas to Beat the Blues Back to School Dinner Recipes Easy Breakfasts for Busy School Mornings Easy School Lunches Kids Will Love After School Treats and Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement